Las Vegas Raiders Vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Raiders (2-10) Vs Buccaneers (6-6) 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6.5)

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On Sunday, the Raiders will face the Buccaneers in a rematch of Super Bowl XXXVII in Tampa Bay. Las Vegas nearly secured a victory against the Chiefs but fell short, losing 19-17 due to a late fumble that cost them a chance at a winning field goal. In contrast, Tampa Bay had a more favorable outcome; despite failing to cover the spread as road favorites in Carolina, the Buccaneers managed to win in overtime, improving their record to 6-6. Both teams will be looking to build momentum in this exciting matchup.

• Things to look out for 

Mike Evans still dominating 

Mike Evans had an impressive performance in the Buccaneers' 26-23 win over the Panthers, catching 8 of 12 targets for 118 yards and a touchdown. This marked his season-high in yards and matched his best in receptions. Evans aims to maintain his strong form in the upcoming game against the Raiders.

Bucky Irving has taken over the snap count 

In their recent game, the Buccaneers relied on a strong run game, highlighted by Bucky Irving's standout performance. He carried the ball 25 times for an impressive 152 yards and a touchdown, averaging 6.1 yards per carry. Irving's contribution was crucial in leading the Buccaneers to win. 

Is Brock Bowers the best TE in the league? 

The rookie tight end had a dominant performance on Friday, leading the team in targets, receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns against the Chiefs. His impressive stats resulted in an outstanding performance, placing him among the top tight ends in football. He is expected to continue excelling throughout the season.

Aiden O’Connell is back as the starter 

O'Connell started for the Raiders on Friday and delivered a strong performance, throwing for 340 yards and two touchdowns. Despite his impressive passing stats, he also lost one fumble during the game. Overall, his play showed promise as he continues to develop in the starting role for the team.